Top Arts
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we work and present the VCE Season of Excellence; the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation. We acknowledge all traditional and ongoing custodians of the lands across Victoria, where students have investigated new creative possibilities and developed their bold artistic works.
Top Arts
Top Arts is an exhibition of photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, textiles, film and printmaking produced by VCE Art Creative Practice and VCE Art Making and Exhibiting students, held at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Top Arts 2025 will take place from Friday 14 March to Sunday 20 July.
Visit the NGV Top Arts Hub for information and school bookings.
Top Arts is curated and administered by the National Gallery of Victoria. For enquiries, please email topartsenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au.
Education programs
The National Gallery Victoria (NGV) offers a range of informative and interactive education programs that support student and teacher professional learning. This includes introductory talks, folio viewings, sessions with exhibitors, educators and gallery professionals. Top Arts education programs will be made available on the NGV Learn website.
Public programs
The NGV offers a variety of public programs. For further information on public programs at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Whats On’ page.
Venue information
Top Arts is held at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square, Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country.
Public transport near The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is located across the road from Flinders St Railway Station, as well as multiple tram services.
Flinders St Railway Station
Flinders St Railway Station is located across the road from Federation Square, a 5-minute walk from The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Swanston St/Flinders St trams
Tram routes 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 stop directly outside Federation Square at stop 13, or routes 70 and 75 stop on Flinders St directly outside The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Stop 6.
City Circle trams
Free City Circle Tram to Russell St intersection, across the road from The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Taxis
A taxi rank is located across the road from Federation Square outside Flinders Street Station on St Kilda Rd.
For more information about visiting NGV: Australia, please visit the NGV website.
Access
The NGV welcomes everyone and offers a range of accessible resources and events. For further information about access at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Access’ page.
NGV Gallery Map
Download a copy of the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Map. This map outlines lifts, escalators and accessible toilets. For further information about NGV access go to the gallery’s ‘Access’ page.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access is available in our auditorium, studios, education theatres and toilets, as well as throughout the gallery spaces. The entrance to the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is on street level with automatic doors.
Lift access is available to each floor at Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Please note there is no down escalator at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Wheelchairs are available for free hire from the Information Desk at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. We recommend booking a wheelchair prior to your visit by calling 8620 2222 or making a booking online.
Service animals
Guide Dogs and other registered assistance dogs are welcome in all spaces at the NGV. Water bowls available on request.
Guided Tours
The NGV offers guided tours in Auslan that are led by artists who are Deaf and major programs are Auslan interpreted. For further information on guided tours at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Access’ page.